Egypt has expressed reservations about participating in the Saudi-led maritime coalition against the Houthis, according to the pan-Arab daily Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed. The report says the reservations come despite extensive Saudi efforts to convince Cairo.
Egypt has expressed reservations about joining the Saudi-led maritime coalition against the Houthis, according to the pan-Arab daily Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed. The report, published Monday night, says the reservations persist despite extensive Saudi diplomatic efforts to secure Cairo's participation.
Egypt's position is significant given its strategic location along the Red Sea and its control of the Suez Canal, a key chokepoint for global trade. The Saudi-led coalition was announced in late July, as The Zioneer reported, to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi naval threats. Egypt's inclusion would bolster the coalition's credibility, but its reservations may complicate Riyadh's efforts to build a unified front.
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